Haunting At Cliffhouse
- April 1, 2021
- Cindy Pondillo
Get on Steam"Haunting at Cliffhouse" is a traditional point-and-click adventure game that invites you to explore beautiful Victorian-style rooms and serene outdoor spaces. As you uncover the tragic history of the Cliffhouse Bed and Breakfast, you'll delve into topics like logging, mythology, and art, all while unearthing family secrets and shipwreck stories from the surrounding treacherous waters. The game's immersive environments, from a luscious Japanese garden to a rain forest, create an engaging and atmospheric experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a cozy atmosphere with many locations, characters, and puzzles to solve, making it engaging and enjoyable.
- The storyline is intriguing and keeps players interested, with a good mix of mystery and straightforward puzzles.
- The voice acting is generally well-received, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
- The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some recordings sounding amateurish and poorly mixed.
- Navigation can be clunky and confusing, leading to moments where players may feel lost or unsure of what to do next.
- The ending feels abrupt and lacks narrative support, leaving players wanting more closure.
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and interesting, with a strong sense of mystery and suspense that captivates players. While some find the narrative strange and lacking coherence, it remains enjoyable and adds to the overall experience, despite the amateurish graphics and interface.
“The storyline is very engaging.”
“Very interesting storyline.”
“The story is very strange and doesn't make much sense, but overall, it was fun to play.”
“Story-wise, the game is okay - it starts building a mystery, suspense, and a general feeling of 'something's not right in this place' which you just gotta love.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally perceived as amateurish and outdated, particularly for a title released in 2012, with some users noting difficulties in object visibility due to the older visual style. While the interface could use improvement, the overall gameplay and story are considered solid, suggesting that players may prioritize narrative over visual quality. Additionally, there are complaints about inconsistent voiceovers, further detracting from the overall presentation.
“Graphics are good.”
“The game itself and story were solid and excellent.”
“It does feel outdated for 2012, but I doubt anyone playing Cliffhouse is looking for impressive visuals.”
“The interface and graphics seem a bit amateurish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“A few of the objects were difficult to find due to the older graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music and voice acting in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing the poor sound quality and amateurish recordings, suggesting a lack of professional input. Additionally, the soundtrack is described as terrible and unchangeable, leading to a frustrating experience for players who cannot mute it.
“Voice acting is abysmal, with varying degrees of sound quality (did the developer just ask family and friends to record stuff on their own? Some were clearly recorded using a phone) and a terrible soundtrack which of course can't be turned off; you'd have to endure that piano composition for eternity.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its rich atmosphere, enhanced by high-quality voiceovers that contribute to an engaging experience. Reviewers note that despite its simplicity, the game's ambiance is both captivating and entertaining.
“This game has lots of atmosphere and real voice overs, which are very good.”
“A basic yet atmospheric and entertaining point and click game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Cliffhouse is perceived as outdated for its 2012 release, with inconsistent voiceovers that detract from the experience. However, players seem to prioritize the overall experience over high-quality visuals or advanced gameplay mechanics.
